Acting

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Drama

A-Level Entry

BBC - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

About this course

This is a Connected Degree Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.

Overview Gain the skills and confidence to perform across screens and stages as you enhance your ability to engage audiences through voice, movement, and innovative performance techniques on this BA (Hons) Acting course.

With an emphasis on practical learning, you’ll develop a unique acting approach across various mediums—from live performances to digital content creation. You'll have access to industry-standard facilities, from film, television, and theatre studios to motion capture and augmented reality, providing you with the ideal environment to refine your skills.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for a diverse range of roles in film, television, theatre, games, and more, with the ability to bring a variety of stories to life.

Course highlights

  • Learn from experienced professionals and researchers and collaborate with your peers to create innovative and thought-provoking work

  • Gain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of Acting, including voice, movement, and devising

  • Perform in our flagship White Swan Studios and Portsmouth's Victorian theatre, New Theatre Royal

  • Develop your creative and critical thinking through a range of modules

  • Work on a major project in your third year that will showcase your skills and knowledge

  • Have the opportunity to perform your work in a public setting

  • Develop the skills you need to succeed in a range of careers in the creative industry

    Careers and opportunities With this degree, you'll have the skills and knowledge to work as an actor across the creative industries.

    You'll have the ability to contribute creatively critically and to meaningfully entertain audiences. You'll know how to act independently and within teams. You won't have to wait for the phone to ring, you'll be the one starting projects and making calls.

    Graduate roles and destinations You'll be able to audition for work as an actor on stage and screen, but also in immersive experiences, mixed reality, games, and more. You'll also be able to network and form relationships with other creatives to become an indispensable part of professional projects. Some students might seek further study in acting and related disciplines, such as teaching. Some may form their own companies to begin making work before graduation and be ready with examples of creative work to enter the industry.

    Ongoing careers support Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience.

    Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3413 Actors, entertainers and presenters

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Drama
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,500

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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